With the pandemic and other special circumstances, commercial real estate is changing hands frequently. Unfortunately, so are the mistakes and overlooked issues with the buildings themselves. One of the major issues that are found are electrical and sometimes aren’t even noticed until it’s too late.
Finding Bad Electrical Systems
Certified electricians can spot all the missed steps or corners cut to save your workspace money and the health of patrons and employees. Most urban commercial real estate is so confined, and the system is outdated, that accidents can and most likely, will happen.
Overlooked and Underestimated
The traditional commerce spaces are being either divided up for smaller partialized work areas or larger spaces such as warehouses are being turned into breweries, gyms, even restaurants with a full working kitchen. These are not the intended use of the property and are being retrofitted to get the business going. During the time of remodeling, most inspectors can miss certain electrical issues. Maybe it is a bad connection or there’s supposed to be a protective junction box and it’s nowhere to be seen. Or that the power you require for your new endeavor isn’t enough or it’s too much for the electrical system to handle. That’s where a qualified electrician comes in.
Growing to Maximum Capacity
In the Boston area alone, there are more than a million urban commercial real estates, and the rule of probability is high. With the rise in property sales, construction costs, and the frequency of the need for the commercial real estate inspectors, relying on a licensed electrician should be first thought. Worcester and Cape Cod are merging towards the same built-up efforts as Boston. Subdividing pre-existing commercial real estate in order to have more of a monetary inflow from tenants, with diverse occupational spaces, requires diverse electrical needs.
Flammable and Caustic Wiring
An urban commercial space that was built between 1920 and 1960, if it hasn’t been updated, still carries cloth covered wiring within its walls. These coverings are made of cotton or rayon and are insulated with rubber or asbestos. In this situation, all that paper and cloth is kindling for a fire that could end your investment as quickly as it started.
The Taste of the Old
Especially in the food service industry, the asbestos wiring could lead to more of a health issue than most can predict. Electricians know what to look for and how to rectify and modernize the electrical system to get it back up to code.
Be Prepared or Be Left in the Dark
For many older buildings, there aren’t existing stand-by power systems in place. During a brown or black out, this could cause a safety issue with evacuations or filtered or purified air treatment. There are many backup power plan options that can be installed by certified electrician contractors for seamless transitions. With safety at the forefront, everyone has a greater chance of not being injured in a case of emergency.
Routine Maintenance Saves Investments
Regular electrical maintenance is a periodical project that should be performed by licensed electricians. During the chaos of the workday, things can be forgotten, or complacency could occur. Paying for a qualified electrician is much better than your insurance premiums going up due to hazards that could have been avoided. The risk isn’t worth the reward in this particular scenario.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
BD Electrical Services has covered the Boston, Worcester, and Cape Cod area since 2007. They have done everything from remodels to independent renewable energy system projects. Located in Southeastern Massachusetts, having a team of qualified licensed electricians “next door” is convenient and it takes some of the stress away from your next project. BD doesn’t cut corners and they do stay within your budget and aim for satisfaction.
For your next electrical project, let BD Electrical Services assist you in making your investment safe and with power.
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